Whatafather reef from Hong Kong is a thing of beauty

There are tanks that are awesome for their fish and coral, and then there are tanks that are awesome because of their cleanliness along with the fish and coral. The Reef of Hong Kong reef forum user Whatafather definitely falls…

Hongtam’s reef aquarium in Hong Kong takes the display refugium to a whole new level

The display refugiums is a neat concept in itself, but this display “refugium” takes things to a whole other level. This aquarium is  not really a refugium at all since it lacks macro algae and the purpose of nutrient export,…

Lawrence Chan’s SPS reef from Hong Kong

Lawrence Chan’s SPS reef is just a plain nice looking SPS dominated aquarium. Great coloration, enough room for the corals to grow and a big hammer dominating the scape make this aquarium a pleasure to look at. Located in Hong…

The highly elusive and beautiful Bodianus opercularis surfaces in Hong Kong

The Bodianus hogfishes get loads of quality air time here at ReefBuilders, and for good reason. Hogfish are gorgeous, rare, easy to keep and overall a group of very hardy fish that can withstand the rumble and tumble of a…

Hong Kong scores with two butterflyfish demigods – Prognathodes basabei and Roa excelsa

Apart from FOWLR dominated set ups and the typical over-stocked fish tanks that have fast become a stereotype there, the reefing scene of Hong Kong is well known for another aspect of the hobby – the ability to procure rare…

Small Tigerpyge hybrid angelfish imported to Hong Kong by Red Heart King

This super cute Tigerpyge anelfish just surfaced in Hong Kong where it was imported by a marine fish outfit called Red Heart King. The striping on this individual is very broad at this small size but we expect that with…

Bubble Pioneer cone skimmer from Hong Kong

Here you thought that Europe and America were the only places to find a cone skimmer. This Bubble Pioneer skimmer which is awfully close to the phrase “Bubble King” but not the same  is another skoner that uses a specially…

Holy Grail venusta X multifasciata Hybrid Angelfish Have Been Bred By KAMIHATA FISH IND. LTD.

KAMIHATA FISH IND. LTD. is the largest wholesaler of freshwater fish and plants, marine fish, goldfish, reptiles, and small animals in Japan. The larger KAMIHATA group includes Hikari, which is known globally for its high-quality food. Historically KAMIHATA FISH IND.…

An Interview With Coral Exporter Juno Siu From Monsoon Aquatics

Please introduce yourself to the reader, including your industry experience and favorite sea creature. My name is Juno; I’m an aquarist and salesperson at the Monsoon Aquatics Bundaberg branch. As an aquarist, I was able to learn all sorts of…

Identity Theft! False Cleanerfishes In The Reefing Hobby

Wholesalers, LFS owners, and fellow hobbyists, let me tell you something. This freaky thing might well be lurking in your holding pens and display tanks, hidden in plain sight. What even is this? Why would this very real threat be…